In the ICC World Cup 2023 semifinal against India at the prestigious Wankhede Stadium, Daryl Mitchell played a remarkable innings, securing his second century in the tournament.
Mitchell’s century came at a crucial time for the Black Caps when they were in a bit of trouble at 39 runs for the loss of two wickets in just 7.4 overs. In the league stage of the mega event, Mitchell had previously scored a century against Men in Blue at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamshala.
Despite New Zealand setting a massive target of 398 runs for India, Mitchell’s innings in the semifinal seemed effortless. The right-handed batsman completed his half-century in 49 balls. While he didn’t start aggressively, Mitchell looked dangerous with the bat in hand.
Mitchell found a capable partner in captain Kane Williamson, who remained calm as always. Together, they formed a partnership of 87 runs in 23.2 overs. The duo continued to play their shots, and Mitchell began putting pressure on the Indian bowlers.
During this partnership, Mitchell started unleashing his shots, putting significant pressure on the Indian bowlers. The pair completed their partnership of 150 runs in 23.2 overs.
This partnership not only steadied the New Zealand innings but also created a challenging situation for the Indian bowlers.
